Brain Injury

Supports those living with brain injuries in the community

Our Acquired Brain Injury Supports (ABIS) program is one of the programs we offer to people with brain injuries. It is designed to help people live in the community with a level of independence that meets their personal goals and health needs.

It is offered through our Home and Community Care services to people who have suffered a brain injury from trauma, stroke, brain tumor, aneurysm or other causes that has resulted in physical, cognitive and emotional changes.What services are provided?Long-term support including:

Family care homes, contracted group homes and supported apartments

Community support and maintenance, such as life skills support or community drop-in programs to support your social participation and quality of life if you have a brain injury and are living in the community

Short-term support including:

Rehabilitation and stabilization, such as occupational therapy and rehabilitation assistance, counseling and behavioral support

Transitional residential support, such as group homes with a short-term rehabilitation focus

Education

Education programs for clients, caregivers, staff and partners

Who's eligible?Adults who:

Have sustained a brain injury after birth

Have sustained a brain injury that is not solely related to drug or alcohol use

Is there a cost for this service? Visit the Costs page of our Home and Community Care section to learn more.More services availableWe have a number services available for people with brain Injuries. Search Brain Injury in our Find Services directory for a complete listing.

Brain injury services

Click on the links for the services you are interested in learning more about. Links will take you to the Find Services directory listing, which includes descriptions, contact details and related documents for our services.